Tonnage-Class Comparison for Used Construction Equipment

Pricing and freight are quoted for the exact unit and destination at the time of inquiry. Condition, loading method, carrier availability, insurance, and port charges can change the landed cost.

Comparison Framework

Excavator Class Competitor Sets

21-24 ton class: Caterpillar 320D / 320D2 / 320E, Komatsu PC200 / PC220 / PC240, Hitachi ZX210 / ZX240, Volvo EC210 / EC220 / EC240, Kobelco SK210 / SK220, Doosan DH220 / DX225, Hyundai R220 / HX220 / 220LC-9, Sany SY215 / SY225, XCMG XE215 / XE245.

30-36 ton class: Caterpillar 330 / 336, Komatsu PC300 / PC360, Hitachi ZX330 / ZX350, Volvo EC300 / EC350, Kobelco SK330, Doosan DX300 / DX340, Hyundai R305 / HX330, Sany SY335 / SY365, XCMG XE335 / XE370.

42-50 ton class (mining): Caterpillar 349 / 374, Komatsu PC450 / PC490, Hitachi ZX470 / ZX490, Volvo EC480, Doosan DX420 / DX490, Hyundai R520 / HX520, Sany SY485 / SY500, XCMG XE470 / XE490.

Wheel Loader Class Competitor Sets

3-yard (3.0-3.5 m³ bucket): Caterpillar 950H / 950K, Komatsu WA380, Volvo L120, SDLG LG958L, XCMG LW500KN, LiuGong CLG856H.

4-5 yard (4.0-5.0 m³ bucket): Caterpillar 966H / 966K / 972K, Komatsu WA470 / WA480, Volvo L150 / L180, SDLG LG978, XCMG LW700K.

How to Use This Comparison Framework

Pricing and freight are quoted for the exact unit and destination at the time of inquiry. Condition, loading method, carrier availability, insurance, and port charges can change the landed cost.

Regional Preference Patterns

Pricing and freight are quoted for the exact unit and destination at the time of inquiry. Condition, loading method, carrier availability, insurance, and port charges can change the landed cost.

East Africa (Kenya, Tanzania, Ethiopia): More balanced 50/50 split between premium and value tier, with growing Chinese-brand share. Komatsu holds particular strength in Kenyan large-scale construction markets due to historical Japanese investment presence.

Middle East (UAE, Saudi Arabia): Premium tier dominates at roughly 50% market share — Cat and Komatsu together account for over 60% used-machinery imports. Value tier holds a growing minority position in cost-sensitive segments.

Latin America (Peru, Chile, Colombia, Brazil): Premium tier dominance driven partly by Tier 3+ emission requirements that constrain value tier availability. Cat, Komatsu, and Volvo together account for approximately 65-90% of used imports.

Southeast Asia (Philippines, Indonesia, Vietnam): Value tier momentum is strongest here — Doosan, Hyundai, Sany, and XCMG combined now exceed 60% market share in most Southeast Asian used-machinery segments, driven by aggressive CIF pricing and expanded regional parts networks.

HMP Cross-Brand Comparison Service

Pricing and freight are quoted for the exact unit and destination at the time of inquiry. Condition, loading method, carrier availability, insurance, and port charges can change the landed cost.

Choose the Weight Class Before the Brand

Operating weight should follow the material, reach, access and transport plan. Compact units suit urban utility work and restricted access; mid-size excavators balance trenching, road work and transport; larger units suit quarry, mining and mass excavation. Wheel loaders, dozers, graders and rollers use different production measures, so their tonnage should not be compared as if they were interchangeable.

Evidence That Makes a Cross-Brand Comparison Fair

Use the same evidence checklist for every brand: serial plate, displayed hours, engine identity, cold-start behaviour, hydraulic or drivetrain test, structure, undercarriage or tyre condition, attachments and service records. Note the inspection date and the test conditions. A model reputation can guide a shortlist, but it cannot replace evidence for the specific unit.

Parts, Emissions and Port Constraints

Check parts availability and technician capability in the buyer's country before choosing between premium and value brands. Confirm the engine emissions label against current destination rules. Then compare equipment-only, FOB, CFR and CIF quotations to the same port, including loading method, insurance and excluded local charges. This prevents a lower purchase figure from hiding higher transport or compliance costs.

Comparison Worksheet

• Job, material and required attachment.
• Operating weight, dimensions and transport method.
• Verified hours, inspection findings and repair history.
• Parts route, service support and emissions documents.
• Written landed-cost scope and payment milestones.